NAME PROFILE
Dan
Dan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my judge.' It conveys a sense of strength and determination, often associated with leadership and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 107,130 |
| Gender | Male (91% / 9%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 21%NY — 21%FL — 20%PA — 17%
Notable People
Dan Brown (Author, *The Da Vinci Code*) · Dan Rather (Journalist, former CBS News anchor) · Dan Aykroyd (Actor, *Ghostbusters*) · Dan Marino (Football player, Hall of Fame quarterback) · Danica Patrick (Racing driver, first woman to win an IndyCar race)
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